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The Yugawara Onsen Mural Illustration Contest opens on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024.
This contest is the first in a series celebrating pixiv's sponsorship of the Manuscript Writing Package at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA, a hot spring inn in Yugawara that offers exciting accommodation plans for creators.
In this contest, we are looking for bathhouse-style illustrations inspired by the town of Yugawara to decorate the women's bath at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA.
Yugawara is a hot spring town with 1300 years of history, beloved by many famous literary figures.
We look forward to seeing your unique interpretations of this historic town.
The winner of the First Prize will receive 100,000 JPY (approx. 675 USD), and their artwork will be featured as a mural in the women's bath at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA. In addition, the winner will receive a pair of overnight stay tickets for The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA.
Yugawara Onsen: A Haven for Literary Giants
Located in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yugawara is a hot spring town cherished by literary figures since the Meiji era. Known as a healing retreat, it has been a place of rest and inspiration for many renowned writers such as Natsume Soseki, Yosano Akiko, Shimazaki Toson, and Akutagawa Ryunosuke, who found inspiration amidst the fragrance of the hot springs and the tranquility of the mountains. Notably, Koda Rohan spent his later years here writing "Yugawara Yori" and "Yugawara Yuki", while Natsume Soseki penned his final work, "Light and Darkness". Yugawara’s springs have served as a creative wellspring, giving rise to countless stories.
A Town of Seasonal Beauty
Yugawara boasts the natural beauty of each season and traditional festivals. In spring, the Yugawara Plum Grove and other plum spots herald the arrival of spring with their rich aromas. Summer nights are magical here with dancing fireflies, while local festivities such as the Yukake Festival in May and the Yassa Festival in August involve both locals and tourists parading through the streets, culminating in lively fireworks. Autumn brings beautiful foliage, and winter offers a chance to rejuvenate in the hot springs.
Yugawara is also famous for its mandarin oranges, whose sweet, juicy flavor is popular with visitors. With 1300 years of history, Yugawara's famous hot springs and seasonal charms continue to draw visitors year after year.
About The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA
The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA is a hot spring inn located in Yugawara Onsen, a town with a rich history that even features in the "Manyoshu" and cherished by many famous literary figures including Natsume Soseki and Akutagawa Ryunosuke. We aim to reinvent the traditional ryokan experience with offerings like our Writing Retreat Package and our Book Backlog Clear-Out Package, designed to appeal to today's creators.
Learn more about Yugawara
Entry Period
From Tuesday, October 22nd to Friday, December 6th, 2024 11:59 pm JST
How to Participate
Download the entry template, create your illustration based on the theme, and post it to pixiv with the designated contest tag.
Contest tag: 湯河原壁画
Entry Format
*The file should be approximately 2MB in size.
*Click on the link to start downloading.
*There are mandatory areas to draw (highlighted in pink) and optional areas (highlighted in purple).
*While using the optional areas won't impact the selection process, it can enhance your artwork.
- Size: W8682 × H5513 pixels
- Resolution: 350dpi or higher
- PSD file with all layers merged
- Color mode: CMYK
Prizes
First Prize (1 winner)
Honorable Mention (10 winners)
Contest Terms
Works that fall under the conditions listed below may be disqualified.
- Works posted or edited outside the designated entry period
- Works deemed unrelated to the theme by ONDO Holdings
- Works without the required contest tag attached
- Works set to My pixiv or Private
- Works containing content unsuitable for viewers under age 18
- Works that have been posted or edited after the entry period has ended (including titles, captions, and outlines). This also includes minor edits to fix typos, etc.
- Works posted by companies or multiple creators
- Works that violate pixiv's Terms of Use, Article 14 "Prohibited Conduct"
- Multiple postings of the same work
- Works commissioned by third parties or via pixiv Requests (including request rewards)
- Any works based on existing work/goods, works/goods scheduled to be released, works/goods that have already been submitted for other contests, or works/goods that have already won other contests
- Works that violate the Application Guidelines
- When the contestant does not respond within a set time frame after being contacted by ONDO Holdings.
- Works that ONDO Holdings finds disagreeable with adequate reason may also be disqualified.
Please read the Application Guidelines on the contest works page for more details.
We look forward to seeing all your entries!
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